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. 2023 May 27;14:3069. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-38554-x

Fig. 6. ICarP is compatible with minimally invasive implantation.

Fig. 6

a Passage of iCarP at on-state through trocar: (i) folded iCarP (2.5 cm diameter) inserted into trocar (1.2 cm diameter), (ii) iCarP passing through the exit of trocar, (iii) an iCarP passed through trocar and unfolded, (iv) the unfolded iCarP was adhered onto the surface of porcine heart. b Schematic illustration of the minimally invasive implantation of iCarP in a canine model. T1: trocar 1 for grasping forceps; T2 trocar 2 for curved scissors; T3: trocar 3 for endoscope. c ICarP implantation under thoracoscopy in dogs without open-heart surgery. d Illustration of the steps of iCarP implantation: (i) opening pericardium; (ii) inserting iCarP; (iii) turning on illumination; (iv) adhering iCarP.